S.2 Ep. 87: Wednesday Meets Norse Mythology with Feminine Rage: Crystal Seitz on Beast Becomes Her

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where monsters aren't always the villains, rage can become your greatest strength, and ancient mythology hides beneath the surface of the modern world.This week, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan sit down for an unforgettable conversation with fantasy author Crystal Seitz about her YA fantasy thriller, Beast Becomes Her.Crystal shares her decade-long publishing journey, from countless revisions and rejections to finally selling her novels, why timing matters just as much as talent, and how stubbornness became her greatest superpower. We also dive into her lifelong love of Norse mythology, anime, and storytelling, and how those passions shaped one of the most unique fantasy worlds you'll read this year.At the heart of Beast Becomes Her is Edith, a teenage berserker sent to a hidden magical academy to learn how to control her terrifying new powers. But when she witnesses a murder on just her second night, she becomes the prime suspect and must uncover the real killer before she becomes the next victim.We explore the novel's powerful themes of feminine rage, toxic masculinity, identity, and learning to embrace every part of yourself, even the emotions you've been taught to suppress. Crystal also discusses why YA continues to resonate with readers of every age and what makes standalone fantasy novels so satisfying.⚡ What if your greatest strength is the emotion you've spent your entire life hiding?🩸 What happens when a magical academy becomes the scene of a murder?🔥 And what if embracing your rage is the only way to survive?This episode is perfect for readers who love magical schools, murder mysteries, Norse mythology, YA fantasy, emotionally layered characters, and stories that challenge the expectations placed on both girls and boys.🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:✨ Crystal's ten-year journey to publication.✨ Querying, Pitch Wars, and navigating traditional publishing.✨ Why timing can matter as much as talent.✨ The inspiration behind Beast Becomes Her.✨ Why this book is Wednesday meets Norse mythology.✨ Berserkers, magical academies, and murder mysteries.✨ Exploring feminine rage through fantasy.✨ Challenging toxic masculinity through dual POVs.✨ Why YA continues to resonate with adult readers.✨ Writing emotionally cathartic scenes.✨ Standalone fantasies versus series.✨ Crystal's upcoming dystopian fantasy project.CONNECT WITH US🎙️ The Mythic Mic Podcast – @MythicMic👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland👤 Sara Santillan – @the_magical_quill📚Crystal Seitz  – @Crystalswriting✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review. It helps more fantasy readers and aspiring authors find their way to The Mythic Mic.